Assistant Director Internal Auditor

Job Specifications: Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail; Coordinating development, implementation and review of internal audit systems, procedures, guidelines and strategic Internal audit framework to provide assurance on the effectiveness of the Laboratory's management operations and internal controls; Guiding preparation of audit programs to ensure that audits are planned and professionally managed for purposes of adequacy in audit findings; Providing guidance in assessing the effectiveness of risk mitigation plans; Coordinating review of the adequacy of the Internal Control systems to mitigate risks; Coordinating the audit activity diary; Facilitating execution of audits/ investigations; Supporting various Departments in setting control measures; Reviewing correctness and accuracy of accounting information/ records maintained by the Laboratory; Guiding planning and leading execution of information security audits across the Laboratory; Inspecting and evaluating financial and information systems, management procedures and security control; Investigating and assessing potential risks for assigned projects and accounts; Ensuring compliance to operation system with corporate security policies and related government regulations; Assessing the exposure resulting from ineffective or missing control practices; Interpreting audit results against defined criteria; Providing independent assurance on risk management process on both design and operation; Establishing a follow up mechanism on recommendations received from all internal and external audits; Evaluating progress of implementation and effectiveness of action taken; and Coordinating the preparation of audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to ensure issuance to Management for implementation of recommended actions. Person specifications: For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have: Cumulative service period of 12 years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Internal Auditor or in a comparable position. Bachelor's Degree in any of the following discipline: Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Finance and Accounting Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Passed part III of Certified Public Accountants Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA); Certification in any of the following: Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) in good standing: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFA) OR Internal Audit Quality Assessor; Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and Proficiency in computer applications.